The North Chicago woman charged with killing her 6-year-old son Damari Perry and hiding his body pleaded not guilty to all charges on Thursday. Jeremiah Perry, 20, and Jannie Perry, 38, both of North Chicago, were indicted on February 2 by a Lake County jury on more than a dozen charges each. They were jointly […]
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Court hearing delayed for North Chicago mother charged with murder of her 6-year-old son
The North Chicago woman charged with killing her 6-year-old son Damari Perry has been out of jail for a week for medical treatment, delaying her court appearances. Jeremiah Perry, 20, and Jannie Perry, 38, both of North Chicago, were indicted on February 2 by a Lake County jury on more than a dozen charges each. […]
North Chicago man pleads not guilty to killing his 6-year-old brother, files request to be his own attorney
The North Chicago man charged with murdering his 6-year-old brother Damari Perry has pleaded not guilty and filed a request to represent himself as his own attorney in the case. Jeremiah Perry, 20, and Jannie Perry, 38, both of North Chicago, were indicted last Wednesday by a Lake County jury on more than a dozen […]
Mother, brother of 6-year-old Damari Perry indicted on first-degree murder charges; prosecutors could seek life sentences
The mother and adult brother of 6-year-old North Chicago boy Damari Perry have both been charged with first-degree murder by a grand jury and prosecutors could seek life sentences. Damari was laid to rest Tuesday, and on Wednesday a Lake County grand jury returned a 19-count indictment against his older brother, Jeremiah Perry, and his […]
Judge grants request from Jannie Perry’s attorney for new judge in murder case of 6-year-old North Chicago boy
The judge assigned to Jannie Perry, the woman charged with murdering her 6-year-old son in North Chicago, has been substituted following a request from the woman’s attorney on Thursday. A brief hearing was held Thursday afternoon in front of Lake County Judge Paul Novak. The hearing, which last only a few minutes, was held to […]
North Chicago woman charged with killing her son discharged from hospital, held in jail on $5 million bond
The North Chicago woman charged with killing her 6-year-old son Damari Perry is being held in jail on a $5 million bond after being released from the hospital on Wednesday. Jannie M. Perry, 38, of North Chicago, was charged last week with first-degree murder, concealment of a homicidal death and obstructing justice. Jannie Perry was […]
Coroner rules Damari Perry’s death a homicide, says boy was found naked wrapped in bag
The coroner’s office has ruled 6-year-old Damari Perry’s death a homicide and said the boy had bruises and burns on his body. His cause of death was hypothermia. The Lake County, Indiana Coroner’s Office released the information Tuesday following a Monday autopsy. Damari had “scattered ecchymosis on the right leg, extremely cold core temperature, and […]
‘A failed system’: State rep from Fox Lake calls for investigation into DCFS following death of Damari Perry
Illinois State Representative Tom Weber, based in Fox Lake, has called for an investigation into DCFS policies, laws and leadership following the death of 6-year-old Damari Perry. “The stories of incompetence from DCFS are sadly ever present; the improper removal of well-cared for children like baby girl Bougher, the deaths of AJ Freund and Damari […]
DCFS investigated report of neglect, abuse involving 6-year-old Damari Perry months before his death
Damari Perry, the North Chicago boy found murdered allegedly by his mother, was placed into foster care with his siblings when he was born, according to DCFS, who said they investigated a report of abuse months before his death. The Illinois Department of Children and Family Services had taken four children into custody from Jannie […]